MAYOR OF LAS TERRENAS | The Future Plans for this City | KASH EXCLUSIVE | Must Watch Video!
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- KASH EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE MAYOR OF LAS TERRENAS
Edwardo Estaban Polanco
1. Are from Las Terrenas?
Where were you born?
Where did you growup?
What are your childhood memories of LT?
2. Tell us about las terrenas - official population / number of expat/ number of tourist per year
3. When did you becoming mayor and how long will you be the mayor?
4. Can you explain the process of elections for becoming the mayor of LT?
Love to know how many terms - how long the terms are for.
This will help us understand the electoral processes here as well.
5. When did you first realize it you had an interest in politics and wanted to become the mayor?
6. Tourism Pre / Post Covid:
Tell us what tourism was like pre Covid / during Covid / and now after Covid. Explain to us what numbers were like during this challenging time? And were surprised to see what you did?
7. Explain the growth in the 2 years:
Las terrenas is growing very fast - tell me from your point of view what has sparked this growth?
8. The future - Short & Longterm:
Tell me about what LT will be 1 year - then - 5 years - then - 10 years from now
9. Infrastructure:
Talk to me about the infrastructure limitation that so many ppl talk about - what are some of the major projects underway to prepare for the massive boom
10. Investment Incentives for NA:
Speak to me about incentives available to north Americans who want to buy here in LT
11. Is there a bubble:
In our generation we have now seen multiple bubbles - interest bubble then internet.com bubble - then mortgage housing crisis...usually in one's lifetime you see one. We have seen 3. People are nervous. I strongly believe Las Terrenas is not a bubble and I give my reason - what are your reason I am curious.
12. EL Catey airport:
Explain to us what it takes for more flights and more airline to come direct to EL Catey. I have heard heard that once LT hits a certain number of available units for tourists more major airlines come on board. Can you explain to us if this is accurate and the process of how we get more direct flights - to the best of your knowledge
13. Healthcare options:
How are we looking to enhance on the healthcare options available to Tourist and expats?
How many hospitals do we have here? Additonal medical options for expats and tourists?
If needed - how do we access emergency care in SD? How far is it?
14. Garbage and waste / recycling programs:
How are we tackling this issue and what are the future plans to keep LT beautiful as we continue to grow into the 21st century
15. Roads and sidewalks:
Possibilities for bike and running paths. Constantly improving and growing. Where do you forecast the major improvements happening in infrastructure?
16. Traffic accidents:
This is a major concern of many people when they visit. What are the plans to improve this and make it safer for everyone on the road? Creation of a more regulated and safer driving environment…thoughts and plans?
17. Noise control and pollution from vehicles:
How can we improve on this? What are plans?
18. Let’s Talk Budgets:
To my knowledge…Each town receives a budget for improvement - what did las terrenas receive and was it adequate for everything we need to achieve? Are these budgets growing?
19. What is forecasted growth for LT?
Specifically as related to Population / condos / villas / hotels / commercial
20. Water:
LT has city and well water - are you able to explain the process involved in providing running water to the population and how are we enhancing this?
21. Emergency services like Fire and Ambulance:
How do these department work?
How are they funded?
And what's the plans for growing these to ensure utmost safety for the people?
22. Hurricane and natural disasters:
Can you explain to us how hurricanes are handled and how people are warned?
When was the last time a hurricane had a direct hit on Las Terrenas?
23. Electricity:
How is this important aspect being improved upon here?
Is there plans for renewable energy?
Are there grants from the gov to for these sort of initiatives
24. Police presence and security:
What are plans to enhance protection of tourist / expats / and their property.
25. Golf courses or marinas:
A lot of rumors - can you say anything related to this. As you know this would be amazing for investment for our city. Are any of these possible in coming years?
26. All inclusive Resorts:
Major concerns with all inclusives coming to Las terrenas. No-one wants another Punta Cana? What are you feelings and thoughts associated to these concerns?
27. Nature vs Development:
Protection of the natural environment - how do you balance growth and progress with beauty and nature?
28. Donating:
If people like me want to donate or make a difference and make LT even better - what's the best way and how can they do it to make LT a better place to live and invest while protecting this natural monument called LT.
The main problem in Las Terrenas is lack of planning. The growth that the real estate industry is promoting is not aligned with the availability of basic services (potable water, electricity, sewage, roads, etc)
I do agree the city is working on catching up. There has been some projects announced on infrastructure improvement. The city will ultimately catch up. There’s no doubt about that but keep in mind. Lance was a small fishing village not so long ago it has made leaps and bounds of progress in the past decade even more so the last couple years don’t think that it will not catch up at a certain point. There’s a lot of attention on the infrastructure in opinion is to invest ahead of the infrastructure catch up because once it does… Game on guys
I am sorry, I don’t agree that the city is working to catch up. The city council main job is to approve real estate projects without assessing the impact on the community. Like many politicians, the major says what the people want to hear but does not fulfill any of the commitments. This is very concerning
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A very genuine interview! Very proud of las terrenas and it’s growth over the last few years Wao! New projects coming soon. El Catey airport. Los pescadores. Thanks Kash for setting up this
Interview. I am very interested in Playa Coson. The way the mayor talked about it’s uniqueness about the open beaches and the Mountain View., luxury villas. Can’t wait to set up our trip to las terrenas the beginning of next year.
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Excellent questions! Glad you gave the young lady the opportunity to work with you. Interpreting is very challenging. It’s impressive how they can learn to speak English without setting foot outside the DR.
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Congratulations KASH on the interview. You covered a lot of material and your interpreter was excellent. Thank you for all that information. It’s an amazing feeling to know that the place I’m going to be calling home soon it’s doing so well and it’s only getting better🥰🥰
Tbis mayor its relly cool good job.......
Excellent interview!
I'm bilingual and was able to understand both languages. I think your translator did a good job overall. Props to her because interpreting isn't easy especially when using certain terminology as what was used in this interview.
I agree. She did amazing. Did you find the interview useful and helpful :)
@@iLoveLasTerrenas Yes, good information.
Thank you so much for this meeting. It was really informative. I am glad to know that all these changes are in places. Excellent job Kash!
The mayor is an amazing person and I look forward to working with him for many many many years. Yes LT is going to really take of us early investors :)
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Iove this place its very nice
Thanks for visiting
Great job, we love LT. We are retired and love it here. Thanks for loving our county and for the information. The beaches are the best, the food is delicious and the mix population is refreshing. Love the mountains and nature. Keep up the good work Willy.
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Thanks for the video Kash! watched it all and loved the content. interviewing the mayor and get some privileged information is huge. good job!
Thanks and I hope all the info helped. If you have further questions reach out to me via whatsapp please. What part of the interview did like the best?
@@iLoveLasTerrenas I like all the content but the best parts for me is the description of the different neighborhoods. Also what coming for Portillo regarding a new downtown. And finally, the need of 5000 units to get more incoming flights to El Catey. I truly believe it’s just the start. I’ll be visiting in December and January!!
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Thank you so much for posting the writing questions as well. Very helpful 😊
Kash
I love las terrenas because of you
Keep up the good videos
They are very informative
By the way, the longer the videos the better
Great video learned so much from such a beautiful city in my country that I am just gotten to discover these last two years.
Great job Kash!
Great to hear!
Good chat with the mayor. Would love to see him interviewed several times a year or have virtual “town halls” to answer questions from locals, expats and potential investors.
The big relocation was obviously The Reef now planned for the other end of Playa Coson and rebranded Silver Beach. Appears to have been scaled back.
Hey how are you? Thanks for watching. To my knowledge I believe silver beach is not the same project - it is another one. The reef is waiting on permits as are many projects. Silver Beach is an independent project from the same developer...does that make sense?
As a Dominican I’m really impressed on how much local authority has improved , I spoken to some mayors and they really want to do more but their budgets are limited. The constitution states that all municipalities are supposed to get 10 percent of the countries gdp allocated to the municipalities but they haven’t been able to achieve that. I can only imagine how much they would be able to do if they had bigger budgets.
Yes this is a challenge. A lot is based on population and old numbers. A place like las terrenas needs an exception and larger budgets since it is growing so so fast. Imo
@@iLoveLasTerrenas definitely, I’m sure when the new census comes out the budget will at least triple
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Que viva el alcalde delas terrenas
Me i love LT❤................
Muy Buenos días Bella Hermosa entrevista mi alegra ver todo esto amo este Pueblo Vivo en Santo domingo Viajo a cada rato para allá
Thank you so much for the comment. I really appreciate it. When here reach out.
How often do you come to Las terrenas?
Very informative video
Much appreciated
Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
As far as languages go… though language barriers can be frustrating in certain situations, it can be equally humbling while also being an amazing connection opportunity to a new culture. Most individuals are patient as long as you are willing and respectful as well.
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I completely agree. It's imperative to e respectful to the culture here and not bring our brash and harsh cultural habits here - for example in driving. They beep their horns to say 'watch out I'm coming' where we beep it to say 'f you' in North America. Different mind sets. We are all here to keep away from that way of being. So let's do so together.
exellent video and very informative Kash. he talks about in 1h 17min about an important project that will start soon, and have to be relocated some buildings to the side abit. Do you know is thats the reef project by any chance?
Thanks for the msg! Much appreciated. Let me do some research on that - I didn't ask further on that as it seemed beyond the privilege of the interview. Did you purchase in the reef?
@@iLoveLasTerrenas I understand. and yes i did buy in the reef back in January..
I had the exact same question! glad you brought that up. I sent a message to the developer and will answer here if I receive an answer.
@@karimbenhama5385 if u hear anything let us know appreciate it. bc if thats the case theres gonna b a couple of building moving around.
@@efreetilord642 the lagoon is probably bigger than they expected and if it's the case, you are right. Or maybe the project plan already takes this info in consideration.. will let you know if anything.
Está el una Fundació que encarga del proyecto las terrenal y hablar del proyecto con persona encargado esa el mi opinión bendiciones para que Dios les bendiga
Kash man, hope you and your family are safe.
Yes thank you
As far as I know, D.R is one of the safest country to live.
I 'm wondering why, are you concerned about his safety?
I will like to work with tbis place
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What about all haitians they been running after them those police in immigration what he can do for them because they love las terrenas
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Mejoro coson mi casa
Haitian are every where
Start fining people for throwing trash and animals outside. There’s your budget to start fixing water and electricity shortages . Dominican children should be able to turn on the faucet and drink water. That is more important than tourism.
I agree Christine. Great point. I feel those items should be given more importance. On the water that would be so amazing. I feel the tourism drives the growth that increases revenue of the country and supports the infrastructure needed to have running and drinkable water from the taps. That would truly be amazing.
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She needs more practice on translation, her translation is not 100% accurate, she needs to learn more.
I really need to get on my Spanish and learn it lol. Will really focus on that this come season. Thanks for watching.
Even though she might have not translated one 100% accurately, overall she did an excellent job in getting all the information across. It is very hard to do 100%. I know from experience, I translate at work sometimes. Great job❤
@@iLoveLasTerrenas I never been in las Terrenas even though my family is from Samaná, I will like to go and visit.
It's very very hard to translate, especially when that's not something you do for a living. She did a good job overall - a suggestion, try to avoid saying the word "like" so often. I noticed lots of great information the mayor shared was missed in translation. This was such a great interview Kash. Very good questions and very clear and thorough answers. I am very impressed by the mayor. A very professional and well spoken individual and seems to have a great plan in place to improve Las Terrenas. Great job Kash!
i think she did great being english is not her first language ,
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Hello sr. I'm angel I'm an artist and I have relatives in las Terrenas soy bilingüe me gustaría conocerte
Send me a whatsapp
Let's see if I can assist :)
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Ojo hay mucho lavado y mucho engaño en ese pueblo
Where are you from?
Kash
I love las terrenas because of you
Keep up the good videos
They are very informative
By the way, the longer the videos the better
Thank you maria
Thanks for loving the videos
Means a lot to me
Yes my videos end up long because it's done to give full info for viewers. So much good info I never know what to cut out...haha
But thanks again Maria for watching and sharing.